The young lads were coached by John Howard and Bill Sidaway and fought a two game series for the gold medal round against a very strong North Vancouver Zulu Team.

Both players try to get to the puck first – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

An Eagle Ridge player loses the puck, and his legs – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

The opening game took place Saturday afternoon with the score going back and forth with Eagle Ridge getting out to an early lead, goals by Ben with follow up goals by Tres. Eagle Ridge held the lead with just a few minutes to go when North Vancouver roared back to tie the game.

Eagle Ridge celebrates a goal – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

Two players eye the puck in the distance – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

Ending the last game in a tie, it was sure to be a grudge match between both teams. Playing for gold in the evening, the game went back and forth with outstanding goal tending by Dylan to hold North Van off for the win (2 to 1) for the goal medal. Other Eagle Ridge Teams competing were the Peewee, Bantam and Men’s team’s, complete results were not yet available.

Everyone rushes for that loose puck – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

With this goal, the teams are now tied at three – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

The Eagle Ridge Youth Roller Hockey League is a great community sports organization that brings together children as young as 6 all the way up to age 17 for mid week practices and games on the weekend. There is a fall schedule that runs in September, a Winter Schedule as well as a spring and summer schedule.

It’s anyone’s puck at the moment – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

Team Zulu ties the game at four a piece which was the final score – Photo by Kasey Eriksen (ISN)

Anyone interested in learning more about the sport should contact Eagle Ridge Roller Hockey at Westhills in Langford, or come down on a Sunday mid day and afternoons to watch a few of the games.